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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Night and Outside the Town Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) He and God are friends.
(b) He has to ask God for a favor.
(c) He sneaked in behind another angel.
(d) God invited him.

2. Where does "Night" take place?
(a) Faust's private chapel.
(b) Faust's bedroom.
(c) Faust's study.
(d) Faust's kitchen.

3. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.
(b) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(c) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(d) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.

4. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) Perform a comedy.
(b) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(c) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(d) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.

5. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) He wants to create a grand piece of art.
(b) He wants to play the lead.
(c) He wants to entertain the audience.
(d) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?

2. In what time does "Prelude on the Stage" take place?

3. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?

4. What interrupts Faust when he tries to commit suicide?

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?

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